Jase hated when the guy was being disrespectful to Beth. Jase had been patient with him only because the guy was important to Beth… but someone should finally show him where his place was. He stood up on the couch, lifting his head high and sticking out his chest, which made him look even bigger, and growled threateningly. Both humans looked at him with terror in their eyes. As for the guy’s part, it pleased Jase. As for Beth… not so much. “Jase… no…” Beth said, and it sounded like a plea. All right. Maybe Jase was a bit unfair. He was a wolf and the guy… was just human. He had no fangs, no claws… he had practically nothing. Jase looked at Beth and touched her cheek with his nose, letting her know that he understood. Beth didn’t seem to be less tense. Jase whined and let the wave of

